Carolina running back Jonathan Stewart (UO, #28) started and ran 18 times for 31 yards and a touchdown, adding an 8-yard catch Thursday as the host Panthers led off the Saints. Offensive tackle Mike Remmers (OSU, #74) and tight end Ed Dickson (UO, #84) started, and quarterback Derek Anderson (OSU, #3) did not play.

New Orleans receiver Brandin Cooks (OSU, #10) started and caught seven passes for 42 yards and added two runs for 7 yards. Safety Jairus Byrd (UO, #31) started and had two tackles, center Max Unger (UO, #60) started and defensive end Obum Gwacham (OSU, #58) was inactive.

DOLPHINS 14, RAMS 10

Miami linebacker Kiko Alonso (UO, #47) started and had a team-high eight tackles, as well as a forced fumble and a fumble recovery as the visiting Dolphins scored twice late to stun the Rams. Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (Grant High, #93) started and had six tackles, including a tackle for loss, and a pass defended and linebacker Spencer Paysinger (UO, #42) had five tackles. Quarterback Matt Moore (OSU, #8) did not play and cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (UO, #33) and defensive end Dion Jordan (UO, #95) were inactive.

Seattle cornerback DeShawn Shead (Portland State, #35) started and had one tackle as the host Seahawks topped the Eagles. Fullback Will Tukuafu (UO, #46) had a 2-yard run and tight end Brandon Williams (UO, #86) played off the bench.

Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota (UO, #8) started and was 25-of-38 for 290 yards and two touchdowns in the road loss. He added five carries for 29 yards. He has thrown two or more touchdowns in seven consecutive game, which is a franchise record.

PATRIOTS 30, 49ERS 17

New England running back LeGarrette Blount (UO, #29) started and had 19 carries for 124 yards as the visiting Patriots won. Safety Patrick Chung (UO, #23) started and had a team-high nine tackles, adding a sack for a 12-yard loss, and punter Ryan Allen (West Salem High, #6) punted five times for a net average of 37.4 yards.

San Francisco defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (UO, #99) started and had four tackles in the loss. Defensive lineman Arik Armstead (UO, #91) and offensive lineman Alex Balducci (UO) were inactive.

BUCCANEERS 19, CHIEFS 17

Tampa Bay receiver Josh Huff (UO) and running back Jacquizz Rodgers (OSU, #32) were inactive in as the visiting Buccaneers surprised the Chiefs.